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While IPOs aren’t common among African tech companies, there have been a few high profile listings in recent memory. Follow our coverage of current and (hopefully) future publicly traded tech companies.

What could IPOs in foreign stock markets mean for Africa-focused companies?

Emmanuel Paul

4 years ago

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How MTN Nigeria gained over $1.8bn valuation within just 6 months on the NSE

A look at MTN Nigeria's performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subscribers.

Emmanuel Paul

4 years ago

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Interswitch worth a billion dollars, but this London-based investor owns more than half of the company

Nigerian fintech giant, Interswitch is finally worth over $1bn. But one London-based, Africa-focused investment group continues to own more than half of the company.

Ifeanyi Ndiomewese

4 years ago

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iROKOtv could be going public

iROKOtv, one of the leading online movie streaming platforms in Africa has commenced its initial public offering process.

Yinka Awosanya

4 years ago

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TECNO parent company, Transsion Holdings lists in China with little room for foreign investor participation

Like Jumia's listing on the New York Stock Exchange, Africa-focused Transsion Holdings, has listed on the Chinese STAR market with a roaring debut, but there's little space for foreign investors to participate.

Emmanuel Paul

4 years ago

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TECNO parent company set for million-dollar IPO

Transsion Holdings, makers of the three top mobile devices dominating the African market in the form of TECNO, Infinix, and Itel, has confirmed that it will be listing on Shanghai’s recently opened STAR Market technology board, a securities trading board run by the Sh...

Udoka Chiefe

4 years ago

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Questions about MTN Nigeria’s listing and impending Airtel IPO on the local exchange

Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.

Yinka Awosanya

4 years ago

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MTN Nigeria breaks into top 5, after less than 2 days on the NSE

Barely 48 hours after listing on the market, MTN Nigeria is already making impact on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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MTN Nigeria lists on the Nigerian Stock Exchange today, still has more hurdles to cross

As part resolution of its 3-year-long battle with the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, on Thursday finally listed on the local stock exchange. However, the telecoms giant still has ongoing battles to surmount

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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Closing its fourth day on the NYSE at $40.07, Jumia overshoots $3 billion valuation mark

By the close of market on Wednesday April 17, 2019, the last trading price for Jumia Technologies was $40.07, a 111% increase from its opening price of $18.95.

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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Jumia gets the final nod to list on the New York Stock Exchange

Jumia has gotten the final nod to sell its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as the registration statement filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been declared effective.

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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Jumia Nigeria CEO rings NYSE opening bell, as Jumia Technologies AG finally IPOs

Africa’s largest eCommerece startup, Jumia has eventually launched its IPO on the NYSE

Victor Ekwealor

5 years ago

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Jumia has been approved to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange

Jumia has gotten the approval to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange following an update on its Form F1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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How Jumia's planned listing on New York Stock Exchange is strategic for MTN, Rocket Internet

The possible reasons why the owners of Jumia are considering the New York Stock Exchange for its IPO instead of an African alternative.

Yinka Awosanya

5 years ago

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MTN could make up to $600 million in Jumia New York IPO

Jumia to IPO in New York

Victor Ekwealor

5 years ago

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MultiChoice to start trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in February

Subject to its proposed unbundling from internet and entertainment giant Naspers, MultiChoice is expected to start trading on the JSE from February.

Titilola Oludimu

5 years ago

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